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BLACK+DECKER dustbuster AdvancedClean Cordless Handheld Vacuum (CHV1410L)
A 2.6 lb cordless hand vacuum with a rotating nozzle, pull-out crevice tool and washable dirt bowl; about 11 minutes of runtime.
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DEWALT
DEWALT 20V Cordless Dry Hand Vacuum with HEPA Filter (DCV501HB), Tool Only
A 20V tool-battery hand vacuum with HEPA filtration, six accessories and an LED light. The battery and charger are not included.
- Tool only: a 20V MAX battery and charger are sold separately
- HEPA filter, LED light and six accessories including a flexible hose and crevice nozzle
- 46 CFM airflow figure (maker specification)
- Dry pick-up only
Good for
People who already own DEWALT 20V batteries and want stronger suction for sand and pet hair.
Skip it if
Anyone starting from zero: add the cost of a battery and charger before you compare it with an all-in-one hand vacuum. It is also dry-only.
Our take
In the same 14-vacuum test, the DEWALT measured about 1,295 pascals of suction and 73 CFM, roughly double the suction of the Dustbuster, and was among the easiest to use with good crevice tools. The tester used a third-party battery with an adapter; the Amazon listing is for the tool only.
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